Statin, osteoporosis drug combo may help treat parasitic infections

Statin, osteoporosis drug combo may help treat parasitic infections

Posted: 17 Oct 2013 02:00 PM PDT

Researchers at the University of Georgia have discovered that a combination of two commonly prescribed drugs used to treat high cholesterol and osteoporosis may serve as the foundation of a new treatment for toxoplasmosis, a parasitic infection caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. They published their findings recently in PLOS Pathogens.

Compound in grapes, red wine could help treat multiple types of cancer

Compound in grapes, red wine could help treat multiple types of cancer

Posted: 13 Oct 2013 02:00 PM PDT

A recent study by a University of Missouri researcher shows that resveratrol, a compound found in grape skins and red wine, can make certain tumor cells more susceptible to radiation treatment. This research, which studied melanoma cells, follows a previous MU study that found similar results in the treatment of prostate cancer. The next step is for researchers to develop a successful method to deliver the compound to tumor sites and potentially treat many types of cancers.

Coffee and tea may contribute to a healthy liver

Coffee and tea may contribute to a healthy liver

Posted: 19 Aug 2013 02:00 PM PDT

Your morning cup of tea or coffee may be doing more than just perking you up before work. An international team of researchers led by Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Duke-NUS) and the Duke University School of Medicine suggest that increased caffeine intake may reduce fatty liver in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Celery, artichokes contain flavonoids that kill human pancreatic cancer cells

Celery, artichokes contain flavonoids that kill human pancreatic cancer cells

Posted: 18 Aug 2013 02:00 PM PDT

Celery, artichokes, and herbs, especially Mexican oregano, all contain apigenin and luteolin, flavonoids that kill human pancreatic cancer cells in the lab by inhibiting an important enzyme, according to two new University of Illinois studies.

Chocolate may help keep brain healthy

Chocolate may help keep brain healthy

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 02:00 PM PDT

Drinking two cups of hot chocolate a day may help older people keep their brains healthy and their thinking skills sharp, according to a study published in the August 7, 2013, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study involved 60 people with an average age of 73 who did not have dementia.

Uncovering a healthier remedy for chronic pain

Uncovering a healthier remedy for chronic pain

Posted: 17 Jul 2013 02:00 PM PDT

Physicians and patients who are wary of addiction to pain medication and opioids may soon have a healthier and more natural alternative. A Duke University study revealed that a derivative of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), a main ingredient of over-the-counter fish oil supplements, can sooth and prevent neuropathic pain caused by injuries to the sensory system. The results appear online in the Annals of Neurology.

Calcium and vitamin D help hormones help bones

Calcium and vitamin D help hormones help bones

Posted: 01 Jul 2013 02:00 PM PDT

Should women take calcium and vitamin D supplements after menopause for bone health? Recommendations conflict, and opinions are strong. But now, an analysis from the major Women's Health Initiative (WHI) trial throws weight on the supplement side - at least for women taking hormones after menopause.